The Vanishing Pioneer

The Vanishing Pioneer is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by John Waters and starring Jack Holt, Sally Blane and William Powell. Holt's son, Tim makes his screen debut in this film The film is now lost. It is based on a story by Zane Grey. Parts of the film were shot in Zion National Park and Springdale, Utah.

Plot
A settlement of descendants of historical pioneers is threatened when their water supply is cut off by the large town that is growing nearby. The settlers are led by a rancher who battles back against the corrupt political leadership of the townspeople.

Cast

 * Jack Holt as Anthony Ballard/John Ballard
 * Sally Blane as June Shelby
 * William Powell as John Murdock
 * Fred Kohler as Sheriff Murdock
 * Guy Oliver as Mr. Shelby
 * Roscoe Karns as Ray Hearn
 * Tim Holt as John Ballard, age 7
 * Marcia Manon as The Apron Woman

External list

 * The Vanishing Pioneers at Silent Era Film
 * The Vanishing Pioneers at Silent Era Film